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Book lecture at UMD highlights Black Power movement
University of Maryland community members gathered at the David C. Driskell Center on Thursday for a lecture on representations of death during the United States’ Black power movement.
Indigenous Scholar Weaves ‘Futures of Flourishing’
Newly Arrived Professor's Lab Seeks to Expand Understanding of Native Cultures, History, Practices
INFO professor gives presentation about the impact of disinformation and censorship
Diwali Inspires, an annual festival sponsored by BAPS Campus Fellowship of UMD, hosted over 1,000 students on Tuesday for an evening of food, music, entertainment and inspiration to mark the Hindu new year.
An Innovative Initiative to Increase Literacy and Equity in Maryland
A Grand Challenges Q&A with Donald J. Bolger
New StoryMap Exhibit dives into UMD Restorative Justice
In honor of Native American Heritage Month and as part of the University of Maryland's (UMD) commitment to restorative justice a new online exhibit, Morrill Reckoning: Acknowledging Indigenous Lands that Funded the University of Maryland, is added to the ...
UMD College of Education Receives Two $1.2M Grants for Special Education Teacher Preparation
Teacher with students and paraeducator The College of Education was recently awarded two $1.2 million federal grants to support special education teacher preparation programs.
Class Unearths Newspapers’ Racist Coverage of Lynchings
Journalism Students Use Data Analytics to Comb Through 60K Articles
UMD first-generation students reflect on challenges, achievements in college journeys
Read "UMD first-generation students reflect on challenges, achievements in college journeys" in the Diamondback
Assistant Professor Claire Dunning has received a $50,000 grant from the Russell Sage Foundation (RSF) to support her research project, “Moving to Mobility: A Philanthropic History of Housing Policy 'After' Civil Rights.”